Eagle vs Shark
Miramax Films | Release Date: June 15, 2007
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Generally favorable reviews based on 44 Ratings
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EvanP.Jun 18, 2007
This was an average movie with a well below average cast.
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BlancoA.Jun 16, 2007
Laren Horsley, as the Dangerous Person, is a really pleasant surprise. It's definitely reminiscent of the charms of Napoleon Dynamite, but it also has hints of Muriel's Wedding - the whole New Zealand, Pacific Island weirdness. Laren Horsley, as the Dangerous Person, is a really pleasant surprise. It's definitely reminiscent of the charms of Napoleon Dynamite, but it also has hints of Muriel's Wedding - the whole New Zealand, Pacific Island weirdness. It's a "little" movie, but worth seeing by all means.… Expand
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BenSep 9, 2007
It's not the laughs that get you, but the package in general. It's a sweet tale that refuses to take itself to seriously.
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JakeK.Aug 19, 2007
Jemaine, from Flight of the Conchords, was awesome in this movie. Really quirky.. much better than Napoleon Dynamite.
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MarkS.Jun 25, 2007
I was initially apprehensive about seeing this film due to the mixed ratings, but a 5-star review from Film Threat (oddly not included on Metacritic which usually includes them) helped turn me around and give it a chance. I found it to be a I was initially apprehensive about seeing this film due to the mixed ratings, but a 5-star review from Film Threat (oddly not included on Metacritic which usually includes them) helped turn me around and give it a chance. I found it to be a cute, fun movie that is funny, but not gut-bustingly so. The romance is nice and cute, but never chick-flick illogical. It's simply a nice tale of a couple of amusingly odd and awkward people who fall in love. Comparisons to Napoleon Dynamite make sense, but are not entirely appropriate. It's more like an entire world of people who have the same sort of unrealistic awkwardness of Napoleon, but without any real people to play them off of. I, and everyone I was with, enjoyed it thoroughly.… Expand
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RobertJul 24, 2007
I really enjoyed this film. The direction, screen play, acting, and music were all wonderful and I laughed continually. As the film progresses, the character study of Jarrod becomes deeper and, while you still laugh at his ridiculous I really enjoyed this film. The direction, screen play, acting, and music were all wonderful and I laughed continually. As the film progresses, the character study of Jarrod becomes deeper and, while you still laugh at his ridiculous pretensions, you begin to pity him as well.… Expand
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ERG1008Sep 13, 2010
Comedy from New Zealand about a relationship between two "losers".
It's quirky, sweet & some nice laughs.
Did remind me of Napoleon Dynamite in parts but probably not as funny.
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harelocoApr 7, 2012
The only thing that makes this movie similar to Napoleon Dynamite is its socially awkward characters. Beyond that, this movie is deeply endearing and has a heart. Loren Horsley was especially good in her portrayal of an emotionally shieldedThe only thing that makes this movie similar to Napoleon Dynamite is its socially awkward characters. Beyond that, this movie is deeply endearing and has a heart. Loren Horsley was especially good in her portrayal of an emotionally shielded character who only dropped those shields with the one person she truly trusted with her feelings -- her brother. I found her character and performance touching and thought that it carried the movie above and beyond just being a story about awkward characters. Without the emotional presence her performance brought, I would have just found most of the characters pathetic and the movie on par with Napoleon Dynamite.… Expand
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NZVideosMay 11, 2012
It all begins with Lily, a lonely oddball and fast-food waitress who happens to be a hopeless romantic. Then there's Jarrod, the man of Lily's dreams, another lonely oddball and video game clerk, who has spent the last decade plottingIt all begins with Lily, a lonely oddball and fast-food waitress who happens to be a hopeless romantic. Then there's Jarrod, the man of Lily's dreams, another lonely oddball and video game clerk, who has spent the last decade plotting ultimate vengeance on a bully from his high school past. When these two connect at a "dress as your favorite animal" party, it's a match that seems made in outcast heaven, but when Lily decides to risk everything for love, her hopes are nearly dashed. In summary: "There's someone out there for everyone".… Expand
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SummersausageJan 16, 2013
This movie is so good. It is shot without any budget and it was so fun and dry black comedy. It makes me think about Napoleon Dynamite but a lot better and touching.
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9
TrilobiteGFeb 4, 2016
Much like the awkward animal courtship this fairy tale story presents, Eagle vs Shark well display as confusing for some. It may be hard to understand and it's frustrating that the two protagonists don't click immediately, the sentimentalMuch like the awkward animal courtship this fairy tale story presents, Eagle vs Shark well display as confusing for some. It may be hard to understand and it's frustrating that the two protagonists don't click immediately, the sentimental message of two humans wishing to act anything is weaved beautifully however as you watch them flock and fade apart and form back together again. It's mesmerising, like a hilarious documentary about an unlikely bond which in turn becomes more likely as you go deeper into their pasts. Taika Waititi is a craftsmen of the bizarre.… Expand
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Didi25Sep 16, 2017
Esta es una de las mejores películas que he visto, con un humor negro y bastante nerd, El rol de Lili es fantástico, se puede aprender un montón de las actitudes de esta chica. La peli sin embargo tiene mucho de Napoleón Dinamita.
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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021
Although its not entirely the same, I did think that this movie reminded me quite alot of the movie Napoleon Dynamite. The characters in this movie are post high school age but personality wise, the characters are quite similar and the storyAlthough its not entirely the same, I did think that this movie reminded me quite alot of the movie Napoleon Dynamite. The characters in this movie are post high school age but personality wise, the characters are quite similar and the story is about giving an insight into what make these people tick, so to speak. Its quite a slow movie I suppose and normally I would have thought it would bore me after a certain time had elapsed but I did quite enjoy this movie actually. There isn't any action or sudden plot twists or anything like that really but the movie is quite intriguing, giving an insight into these characters and the world they live in, what makes Lily so keen on Jarrod and why is it that he seems to have so much pent up anger? are there things about his family that aren't what they seem from the outset?.

The actors/actresses used I thought were particularly good, they seemed to portray their characters very well, both looking and sounding as quirky as the script clearly made them out to be. It was quite nice to see how Lily, at one point, really came out of her shell when she joined Jarrods family at a small local party. The interaction between both Lily and Jarrod is quite good, so yes I think the cast and performances were particularly good in this movie.

I'm not sure what else I can say about the movie, though it is quite an 'indie' movie, compared to other similar movies, I'm quite keen on this one, I thought it was intriguing and enjoyed watching it, its maybe a bit slow but it isn't unnecessarily long either at just under an hour and a half running time.

Yes, I would recommend this movie. Its quite intriguing, it kept me watching until the end and I particularly liked the character potrayal. Its probably not for everyone, some people might find it pretty boring or if your not keen on Aussie/NZ accents then this won't be for you obviously but otherwise I'd recommend it.… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
A whimsical and charming romantic comedy with a solid script and some fun performances. Eagle vs. Shark succeeds in its simplicity, even if the best of Taika Waititi was yet to come.
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liamexeJan 24, 2023
One of the funniest and best-made comedies I've watched in a long time is without a doubt this one! The heart of Shark vs. Eagle lies in its deliciously awkward yet brilliantly funny scenarios, complemented by odd but endearing characters. IOne of the funniest and best-made comedies I've watched in a long time is without a doubt this one! The heart of Shark vs. Eagle lies in its deliciously awkward yet brilliantly funny scenarios, complemented by odd but endearing characters. I must tip my hat to the film's writer/director Taika Cohen for achieving such comical and dramatic timing. While many contemporary comedies share the same awkward humour (such as Napoleon Dynamite and The Life Aquatic), Shark vs. Eagle succeeds where some of those movies failed because of the characters' genuine, innocent feelings. The infantile emotions that the movie so masterfully evokes are then aesthetically portrayed by some purposely simple stop-motion animation.… Expand
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